480
Participants
Start Date
May 11, 2021
Primary Completion Date
February 18, 2022
Study Completion Date
February 18, 2022
Synthetic nitrite Condom
The condoms is composed of a synthetic nitrile rubber latex and 170 mm in length and is 53mm wide. It has a teat ended shape and bead retention mechanism at the top. It is pre-lubricated with silicone oil. It has a shelf-life of 5 years and clear and colourless. It is manufactured by Karex Industries. It is currently experimental.
Latex and graphene Condom
The condom is composed of a natural rubber latex with graphene. It is 170 mm in length and is 53mm wide. It has a teat ended shape and bead retention mechanism at the top. It is pre-lubricated with silicone oil. It has a shelf-life of 5 years and is greyish in colour. It is manufactured by Karex Industries. It is currently experimental.
Standard latex condom
The condoms is composed of a natural rubber latex. It is 180 mm in length and is 53mm wide. It has a teat ended shape and bead retention mechanism at the top. It is pre-lubricated with silicone oil. It has a shelf-life of 5 years and is natural in colour. It is manufactured by Karex Industries. It has World Health Organisation (WHO)/UNFPA, India Drug Control Authority, Conformitè Europëenne (CE) Mark of the European Union, South African Bureau of Standards and US FDA approval
MatCH Research Unit [Maternal, Adolescent and Child Health Research Unit], Durban
Prof Mags Beksinska
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